First Generation Connections
Welcome to the First Generation Connections program! Our goal is to ensure that all students, including first-generation, receive the tools they need to be successful at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Being first-gen at LU means your parents or guardians did not complete a four-year college or university degree in the United States.
Research shows that the barriers to success for first-generation students are not just academic. Social, emotional, and physical barriers can be just as impactful. We invite the Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus community to join us as we build a network for first-generation students to thrive and grow.
Spring 2025 Events
First Gen Meet Up
First Gen Alumni Panel: History and Culture at LU
First Gen Meet Up
First Gen Meet Up
First Generation Student of the Month
February 2025
Maddison Bean
Speech and Hearing Sciences
Graduate Student, Deweyville
I take great pride in being a first-generation student because my achievements and accomplishments are a reflection of the unwavering support from my parents and family. This recognition is especially meaningful to me, as I strive to inspire my nieces, nephews, siblings, and younger cousins to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams, no matter the field. Together, we can continue to break barriers and create opportunities for future generations.
Advisory Council
Dr. Wilma R. Jackson, Co-Chair
Director, Strategic Initiatives
Andre Favors, Co-Chair
Instructor, Communication and Media
Dr. Gabriel Crosby
Assistant Vice President, Student Success
Pamela Comer
Director, McNair Scholars Program
Aaron Hanlin
Associate Director of Recruitment, Office of Admissions
Dr. Ashley Dockens
Assistant Provost, Academic Innovation and Quality Assurance
Associate Dean, Policy and Procedure, College of Graduate Studies
Amy Jones
Coordinator, Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement
Celine Do
LU Alumni, HR Coordinator, Provost Umphrey Law Firm
Zelda Glenmore
Assistant Director, Housing and Residence Life
Ben Kern
Director, Recreational Sports
Dr. Janeal White
Internship Coordinator and Assistant Professor
Family Studies Program
Kierra Bridgewater
Licensed Professional Counselor
Student Health Center
Shaqueta Lewis
Manager, Workforce Programs, LIT
Dr. Maegan Collins
Chair, LIT General Education and Developmental Studies
Adjunct Faculty, Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Student Advisory Assistants
Contact Us
Dr. Freddie Titus
Vice President, Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
Dr. Wilma R. Jackson
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Email: wjackson10@lamar.edu
Phone/Fax/Email:
Phone: (409) 880-7169
Fax: (409) 880-7131
Email: sicr@lamar.edu
Office Hours & Location:
Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
912 West Virginia
Beaumont, Texas 77705
Mailing Address
PO Box 10308
Beaumont, Texas 77710
Physical Address:
912 West Virginia
Beaumont, Texas 77705
